Simply Darjeeling Tour

Darjeeling is situated at an altitude of 2134 meters. The name of thetown has been derived from "Darjeeling" meaning 'the place of the Dorje - the Mystic. To most International visitors, the name "Darjeeling" brings to mindthe best quality 'tea' in the world. Bearing testimony to this, are over 70 teagardens close to the town. The Darjeeling Toy Train (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCOin 1999) chugs alon from New Jalpaiguri and reaches Darjeeling after traversing through jungles, rice paddies, tea gardens and pine forests, making this " a journey to remember".Any Airfare & Train fare
Any meals other than those mentioned above
All optional are charged
Anyportage at airport and hotels, tips, insurance, wine , mineral water, telephonecharges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
Anyservices not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
Expensescaused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks,vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, taxes etc.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Darjeeling

Our representative will be there to receivethe Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) /Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - He will be assisting for the transfer -Darjeeling - Nearly 105 kilometers 3 ½ - 4 hours drive - At an height of 2123meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of theMount Everest is the Queen of the hills - It is alsohome to the famous World Heritage train - The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway(DHR) - Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around Mall or localShopping center - Over Night stay at Darjeeling.

Early morning Breakfast - After breakfastdrive 65 kilometers 1 ½ - 2 hours transfer to the Kalimpong - Kalimpongsituated on the foothills of the Himalayas is a green destination at an altitude of 1243meters / 4078 feet - It is a historical destinations with bustling market,colorful people and offers spectacular views of the Himalayan range - Checkinto hotel - Drive for sight seeing tour through scenic road to Forest Museum(Closed On Thursday), Deolo Hill, Hanuman Mandir, Dr Graham Homes, DurbinMonastery, Mangaldham, Pine View Nurseries (Cactus Only) - Back to KalimpongHotel- Evening free to roam around the any of the hundred nurseries or theLocal market area - Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 4: Transfer to Gangtok

After breakfast at hotel transfer to the Gangtok - 105 kilometers2 - 2 ½ Hours drive to Gangtok - Capital of the 22nd State of India,Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options fortourist - It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake andbutterflies - Gangtok suits all tourist due to its options i.e.tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals -Situated at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spotof India - The road is along the River Teesta and is picturesque - Afternoon andevening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 5: Gangtok Local SightSeeing (Full Day)

Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive forthe city tour of Gangtok - Sight seeing will be for half day hencethe drive will be easy and comfortable - It is not possible to cover all thespot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimumdistance traveled - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom,Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery,WhiteHall, Flower Show, Rumtek Monastery - The monastery where Nobel Laurete DalaiLama took shelter while escaping from China, Botanical Garden Ganesh Tok,Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls closeto Gangtok, etc - Back to hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall)or local Shopping center - There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time- Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Day 6: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (FullDay)

Morning breakfast at hotel - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake &Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to thered panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees alongthe road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - TheLake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snowfor most of the year the year - This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks& many migratory birds - Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be avery holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam aroundM G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok.